Category: History & Culture

“#1 Cultural Destination in the U.S.” – Travel + Leisure 2010
Called the Dancing Ground of the Sun by early Native American inhabitants and nicknamed The City Different by founding frontiersman at the turn of the 20th century, Santa Fe is a paradise for history buffs and cultural explorers alike.

A glorious three-day weekend is just around the corner. Why not enjoy the last days of summer in Santa Fe? Get ready, because we have some ideas for your Labor Day weekend escape. Here are our favorite picks to help create your three day adventure.

El Rancho de las Golondrinas, a living history museum just 15 miles south of downtown Santa Fe, offers immersive experiences in understanding what life was like on the remote frontiers of the Spanish Empire. The caretakers of El Rancho de las Golondrinas – professional historians and connoisseurs alike – provide fun and informative tours. There’s a range of spectacular festivals and theme weekends throughout the season that draw on the history of the ranch, providing entertainment for the whole family.

Even with its long days, summer is a season that seems to fly by. But here in The City Different, our countless art and music events prove summer has yet to reach its peak. As the summer season winds down, there is still much to see and do! Are you ready? Here we go…

So what ARE you doing this summer? If you’re craving a different summer adventure, then Santa Fe is your destination. Slip some of our signature summer events into your vacation or getaway, and you won’t be disappointed. By the way, the fun here lasts all summer!

There’s no shortage of things to see, do and eat in Santa Fe. We are known as the City Different and within one visit, you will know why. Santa Fe embodies a rich history, melding Hispanic, Anglo and Native American cultures whose influences are apparent in everything from the architecture, the food, and the art.

You could spend days here visiting museums and soaking up the scenery. If you’ve heard and read about our picturesque city and are ready to visit, consider a Fourth of July weekend getaway in Santa Fe! Come and enjoy some of our 320 days of sunshine a year this Independence Day weekend.

Each passing year brings with it new reasons to celebrate in Santa Fe and 2016 has been no different — with newly founded art collective Meow Wolf's The House of Eternal Return and the newly launched Santa Fe Margarita Trail Santa Fe, known as ‘The City Different’ for over a century, presents visitors with a range of special anniversaries this year. Here are but just a few celebrations to enjoy!

Can’t decide how to celebrate your fathers? How about a Father’s Day different! Surprise Dad with an adventure that includes a Santa Fe City Different getaway! Here are some ideas for memorable ways to honor and treat the “World’s Greatest Dad” on Father’s Day.

They say “All Trails Lead to Santa Fe” but are you aware that Santa Fe is known to be the first place in the world where tequila was exported from Mexico? The Santa Fe Margarita Trail is only the latest in centuries of Santa Fe trail tradition.

Are you ready for a vacation? It’s time to start thinking about summer travel as school will soon be out, the weather will be great and the days get longer. Enjoy the festivities and events only Santa Fe, New Mexico can provide! We can tell you there are more than eight reasons why we love June in The City Different. Here are a few ideas to get you started ….we’ll let you discover the others!

At last, a glorious three-day weekend in Santa Fe The City Different to kick-off summer. You’ll want to experience as much as you can during your stay. So get ready, because we have some ideas for you to capture the essence of Santa Fe and have a blast. From margaritas and cocktails to art markets and art collectives, here are our favorite picks to help you have a trip to remember.